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  • Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:45:55 -0600
    ...New AFM >> New Idle Control Unit >> New 02 sensor >> New Distributor and Hall sensor >> New ECU >> New Evaporative control canister >> >> This problem has got...
  • Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
    Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
    Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:24:00 -0500
    ...500 miles ago, it's likely the coil? or the hall control unit? How would I diagnose something like this?) Thanks for your help...
  • Re: No start/ Yes spark II
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:48:38 -0700
    ...that did not check out is the test for "Ground > connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms). I tested > 22...
  • Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Sun, 24 Nov 2013 11:22:02 -0700
    ...It primarily is needed to tell the ECU and idle <br> control unit that you foot is off the gas. Unless the switch is...
  • Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:01:47 -0400
    ...Apparently something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
  • Re: newbie questions '84 digijet
    Historical mailing list - JM/CO
    Thu, 24 Oct 2002 01:22:44 -0400
    ...go about checking the pulse from terminal 7 of the Hall control > unit. And just what is it's function? I'm guessing more...
  • newbie questions '84 digijet
    Historical mailing list - Harry Ruble
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 01:03:31 -0500
    ...How do you go about checking the pulse from terminal 7 of the Hall control unit. And just what is it's function? I...
  • Re: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
    Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:28:15 -0700
    ...and cleaned Idle Stabilizer valve. >> Checked for corrosion at Idle Stabilizer Control Unit - none found >> Cleaned and replaced (as needed) grounds under the coil...
  • Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:53:35 -0500
    ...I did not touch the ecu. >Todays efforts: >- checked idle stabilizer - humming, re/re control unit to clean contacts >- adjusted throttle position switch to...
  • Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:22:20 -0800
    ...So, I checked a few things. -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. -throttle valve switch...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:49:07 -0800
    ...They should >>>>>> >>>>> be >>>> >>>>> proportional to the duty cycle, but again, knowing the duty cycle >>>>>> >>>>> tells you >>>> >>>>> exactly what the control unit is doing and...
  • Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:21:13 -0400
    ...Apparently > something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was > causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
  • Re: No start/ Yes spark II
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:07:58 -0700
    ...that did not check out is the test for "Ground >> connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms). I tested >> 22...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:10:00 -0800
    ...They should be >> proportional to the duty cycle, but again, knowing the duty cycle tells you >> exactly what the control unit is doing and...
  • Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:07:20 -0500
    ...It appears to be a >> >pulse shaping/delay unit. It is inserted in between the hall sensor and >> >the ECU. If fact, you can...
  • Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
    Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:10:04 -0700
    ...I was told that I need >a > > new Idle Control Unit because my idle is unstable and it goes way up >when > > the A...
  • Re: No start/ Yes spark II
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:01:46 -0700
    ...that did not check out is the test for "Ground connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms). I tested 22...
  • Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:30 -0500
    ...Apparently > something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was > causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
  • Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
    Historical mailing list - -------------------------
    Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:47:08 -0500
    ...It appears to be a >>>pulse shaping/delay unit. It is inserted in between the hall sensor and >>>the ECU. If fact, you can...
  • Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:15:50 -0400
    ...Apparently >> something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was >> causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
  • Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
    Historical mailing list - --------------------
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:51:05 -0400
    ...Apparently > something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was > causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
  • Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:15:04 -0400
    ...I just noticed that they labeled this relay Digijet, but the > control unit is Digifant !! > > Yikes! Bentley '86 wiring diagram shenanigans! --- ;^) > > Neil. > > > > On Sun...
  • Re: Update on stalling '87
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:44:58 +0000
    ...temp II sensor and idle control valve. I have also > >tested the van with a good idle stabilizer unit and have disconnected the oxs...
  • 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:14:25 -0500
    ...I just noticed that they labeled this relay Digijet, but the > control unit is Digifant !! > > Yikes! Bentley '86 wiring diagram shenanigans! --- ;^) > > Neil. > > > > On Sun...
  • Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:33:44 -0500
    ...Apparently >> something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was >> causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
  • Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:25:32 -0400
    ...Apparently > something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was > causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
  • Re: sudden failure to fire
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Mon, 4 Sep 2006 06:43:36 -0700
    The green box is the idle control unit. It will have minimal effects on failure to start problems... Woody Halsey <WHalsey@SYA.ORG> wrote...
  • Re: No start/ Yes spark II
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:31:50 -0700
    ...that did not check out is the test for "Ground >> connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms). I tested >> 22...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Digest Number 5595
    Historical mailing list - Lisa Bloch
    Sat, 22 Dec 2012 06:46:56 -0800
    ...New coil, distributor, Hall Sender Unit. Putting off getting new idle control stabilizer. Got it back yesterday. Now that I can count on it...
  • Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:38:10 -0500
    ...I just noticed that they labeled this relay Digijet, but >> the >> control unit is Digifant !! >> >> Yikes! Bentley '86 wiring diagram shenanigans! --- ;^) >> >> Neil. >> >> >> >> On Sun...
  • Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
    Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
    Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:19:17 -0500
    ...could I verify that it's that, and not the ignition control unit? Also, here's a part of my lack of training showing...
  • Re: Swap Update 2
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 11 May 1998 20:49:35 -0700
    ...like is in a normal Vanagon and then wire in the Hall unit in order to get the >thing running. For those who are...
  • Re: Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:42:40 -0500
    ...be whether the ignition module controls dwell or not. Does anyone out there know if the Bosch unit is dumb or intelligent? 3. The...
  • Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Mon, 9 Feb 2009 19:23:26 -0800
    ...New AFM >>> New Idle Control Unit >>> New 02 sensor >>> New Distributor and Hall sensor >>> New ECU >>> New Evaporative control canister >>> >>> This problem has got...
  • Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:55:52 -0600
    ...be whether the ignition module controls dwell or not. Does anyone out there know if the Bosch unit is dumb or intelligent? 3. The...
  • Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:11:23 -0400
    ...could I verify >that it's that, and not the ignition control unit? WORRY ABOUT THIS IF AND WHEN THE TIME COMES. > >Also, here...
  • How did you install power in your van?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 10 Apr 1998 08:45:42 -0400
    ...around $700 (I bought the whole front door units to save some time) and about two weekends of work (although I'm not quite...
  • Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
    Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
    Sat, 13 Mar 2004 04:52:39 -0600
    ...Idle Control Stabilizer Unit 2. Idle regulator (the thing that hums) 3. Idle switch (beneath the throttle body) 4. Coil 5. Fuel pump 6...
  • 1.9L vanagon syndrome (lawnnnggg)
    Historical mailing list - Brian brian
    Tue, 27 May 2003 14:05:42 -0700
    ...One of the wires had broken inside the 90 degree plastic bracket that connects the Hall unit to the control unit spaghetti. This could...
  • Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:54:11 -0700
    ...carefully investigate everything you can ... > and I don't see the control unit or valve causing uneven deceleration.. > Be nice to read what the...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
    ...Heck, you could have overhead cam or cams, 4 valves per cylinder, no distributor to wear or get sloppy or fail, ECU controlled timing...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 21:12:01 -0700
    ...Any high resistance in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:56:59 -0800
    ...New AFM > New Idle Control Unit > New 02 sensor > New Distributor and Hall sensor > New ECU > New Evaporative control canister > > This problem has got...
  • Re: Swap Update 2
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 12 May 1998 19:12:15 -0700
    ...like is in a normal Vanagon and then wire in the Hall unit in order to get >> the >> >thing running. >> >> For those who are...
  • Re: What Do I Put In The Sugject Line?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 6 May 2011 19:28:54 -0700
    ...The control unit for it is hidden behind the right tail light. Those are not cheap at all. On the 87 Wolfsburg I'm...
  • Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sat, 22 Jan 2000 10:10:47 EST
    ...Before I bought the Vanagon, a wire to the hall sensor cracked and damaged several FI parts. I need to get a Idle control...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
    ...transistorized hall effect > trigger location: distributor > fuel system: Bosch Digijet Injection > type: multi-point fuel injection - intermittient > air metering: flow > > Valve timing at 1mm...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:56:48 -0600
    ...Any high resistance in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:04:43 -0500
    ...Any high resistance in this path > leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like > 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:43:29 -0400
    ...carefully investigate everything you can ... > and I don't see the control unit or valve causing uneven deceleration.. > Be nice to read what the...
  • Re: No start/ Yes spark II
    Historical mailing list - George Laubach
    Tue, 1 Nov 2011 06:22:51 -0500
    ...that did not check out is the test for "Ground >>> connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms). I tested >>> 22...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:50:07 -0700
    ...Any high resistance in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:07:58 -1000
    ...Any high resistance in this path > leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like > 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:39:14 -0700
    ...Any high resistance > in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control > unit think it is like > 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:42:31 -0500
    ...Any high resistance > > in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control > > unit think it is like > > 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Cuts off on startup
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:09:31 -1000
    ...Idle control valve and control unit for it. A dead or faulty Control Unit is pretty common. I had one that would idle at...
  • Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:28:12 -0700
    ...not as "long in the tooth" as the stock Vanagon engine) - Hall unit on distributor - spare wire and connectors, fuses. - rotor/cap - fuel pump...
  • Fwd: Fw: Gasoline: Any VANAGON People buy this concept?
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Sat, 5 Mar 2011 13:17:51 -0800
    ...This� was sent by a retired Coca Cola executive.� It came from one of� his engineer buddies who retired from Halliburton.� If you are...
  • Re: Cuts off on startup
    Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
    Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
    ...Idle control valve and control unit for it. A dead or faulty > Control Unit is pretty common. I had one that would idle at...
  • Re: Cuts off on startup
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:10:21 -0800
    ...Idle control valve and control unit for it. A dead or faulty Control > Unit is pretty common. I had one that would idle at...